Volunteers removed six tons of trash from Salt River

On Saturday, over 100 volunteers removed six tons of trash from the Salt River preserve in Phoenix. The clean-up included items like beer cans and tires, part of an annual effort by the City of Phoenix and Rio Reimagined. The Salt River is vital for drinking and irrigation water and serves as a popular recreation area. Litter and illegal dumping pose risks to its ecosystem and water quality. Volunteers expressed disappointment over littering but felt encouraged by the community's participation. Rio Reimagined plans more clean-up events in the future.